How to travel from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall, Iceland

The distance between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HverfjallBlue Lagoon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ISK 53,965($390)
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Bus

Take the bus to Akureyri - Hof and then to Mývatn - Reykjahlíð.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ISK 23,170($165)
Operated by

Strætó

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Drive

Drive to Hverfjall.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall

There are several options for getting from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ISK 23,170 ($165) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ISK 53,965 ($390).

The distance between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ISK 53,965 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ISK 23,170 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grindavíkurafleggjari, Bsí, Akureyri - Hof and Mývatn - Reykjahlíð. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Strætó run regular bus services between Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall. Buses run once a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall. We recommend that you fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Husavik (HZK) then take a taxi to Hverfjall. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hverfjall is Akureyri Airport (AEY) (AEY) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall. Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) (EGS) and Keflavík International Airport (KEF) (KEF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ISK 53,965 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blue Lagoon and Hverfjall

Transport options from Blue Lagoon to Hverfjall
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 50m
ISK 53,965($390)
every 4 hours408km (254 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus3h 25m
ISK 30,105($215)
4 times a week388km (241 miles)
Bus
9hrs
ISK 23,170($165)
once a week568km (353 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
ISK 11,515($83)
on demand513km (319 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Hverfjall

The following major airports near Hverfjall offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Iceland and internationally.

AEY
Akureyri Airport (AEY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Hverfjall
EGS
Egilsstadir Airport (EGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hverfjall
KEF
Keflavík International Airport (KEF)
International Airport
Distance
325km (202 miles) from Hverfjall